China s crude oil imports fell for a second month in a row in June to the lowest since December, as shrinking margins and volatile oil prices led some independent refiners, known as "teapots ", to scale back purchases

The local government of the Inner Mongolia autonomous region has confirmed its goal to cut 11 million metric tons of annual coal production capacity in 2018, while ensuring the market remains steady with a supply of premium products

China s steel output surged to a record in May, as mills ramped up production to chase fat profit margins, with a strong outlook for demand likely to keep mills running at nearly full capacity for the rest of the year